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S780 TNC

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 TNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corrodied

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear pipe corroded

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,231 miles

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbraketravel slightly long

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbraketravel slightly long

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,088 miles

Front outer cv boots perishing

Handbrake travel long

N/s/f tyre low outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f brake binding

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Jun 2010 72,725 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,017 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Additional reports listed on invoice number 70246

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade torn.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade torn.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,859 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 64141

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,245 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 42,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight free play in both rear shock absorber top mounts. †

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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S780 TNC is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S780 TNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S780 TNC is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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